News from April 2025
Midland Downtown Farmers Market, Friday, April 19
By Midland Downtown Farmers Market | Apr 18, 2025
Midland Downtown Farmers Market, Friday, April 19
Denhollander to speak at Women of Courage Luncheon in Midland
By Kim delaPena | Apr 18, 2025
The Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center (MRCCAC) will host its fifth annual Women of Courage Luncheon on April 29, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Midland Country Club. According to Outreach Coordinator Brooke Manuel, the event is sold out.
Cruz, Zeldin visit Midland for energy roundtable focused on policy rollbacks
By Kim delaPena | Apr 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Midland on April 17 for a roundtable discussion with oil and gas executives, local officials, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of American energy policy. The event was held at The Racquet Club Midland.
Rebels’ player receives offer to play football for UTPB
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
Midland Legacy High School defensive back Trey Jefferson has announced on the social media platform X that he has received an offer to play football at the collegiate level.
Bridges receives phone call from Congressman Pfluger on appointment to become West Point officer
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
Midland High School's Stroman Bridges received a personal phone call from Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) congratulating him on his appointment to become a West Point officer.
RockHounds' bats remain hot against Corpus Christi, produce 8-2 win
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
The Midland RockHounds secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Corpus Christi Hooks 8-2 on April 17.
Greg Abbott shares Easter greetings, legislative update, and Texas job success
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
On April 18, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott shared messages celebrating Good Friday, expressing eagerness to sign new legislation, and highlighting Texas's leading job creation statistics via Twitter.
Governor Abbott seeks federal disaster aid for South Texas flooding
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to address the flooding in South Texas communities.
Pfluger criticizes Democrats' visit to detained Salvadoran with MS-13 ties
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, has issued a statement concerning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with alleged connections to the...
Texas sets new employment records with historic job creation and workforce expansion
By Midland Times | Apr 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attributed Texas's national lead in job creation over the past year to the efforts of both Texans and Texas employers.
Midland College summit links education to industry needs in Permian Basin
By Jade Davis | Apr 17, 2025
Midland College held its annual workforce development summit April 16, bringing together industry and education leaders to discuss strategies for shaping the Permian Basin’s future labor force.
Kodiak breaks ground on new custom facility in Midland
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 17, 2025
Kodiak Gas Services broke ground April 14 on a new build-to-suit industrial facility off State Highway 1788 in Midland. The project, a joint effort between Dahlia Companies and NRG Realty Group, aims to support Kodiak’s operational growth by tailoring the space to the company’s current and future needs.
Pfluger hosts EPA officials in Permian Basin to discuss energy, regulation challenges
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 17, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for a site visit and roundtable in the Permian Basin on April 17. The event brought together oil and gas producers, local leaders, stakeholders, and EPA officials to discuss energy production and regulatory concerns in the region.
Midland Chamber helps Kodiak Gas Services, Meineke Car Care mark important milestones
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
Officials from the Midland Chamber recently participated in milestone events for Kodiak Gas Services and Meineke Car Care Midland.
Leaders from across region gather in Lubbock for official signage ceremony for new segment of I-27
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
Leaders from across the region gathered in Lubbock for an official signage ceremony for the first new segment of Interstate 27 (I-27) in more than 30 years, according to an April 16 Facebook post from Mayor Lori Blong.
OPINION: Writer Returns to Writing Columns in Midland Times News
By Shanna (Sissom) Iverson | Apr 17, 2025
Greetings, fellow Midlanders. It’s been over a decade since I’ve written a column, but how exciting is this opportunity to be small part of such a positive news organization.
Six-run rally lifts RockHounds over Corpus Christi 7-3
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
A six-run rally propelled the Midland RockHounds to a 7-3 victory over the Corpus Christi Hooks on April 16.
MISD School Board receives budget preparation update for upcoming school year
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
The Midland Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees received a presentation on the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Remembering an American Matriarch: Barbara Pierce Bush's Legacy Honored on her death Anniversary (April 17)
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
Barbara Bush died on April 17, 2018, in her Houston home at the age of 92.
Seven Rebels’ soccer players named to THSCA Academic All-State teams
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2025
The Legacy Rebels have been prominently featured on the Texas High School Coaches Association's (THSCA) all-state list for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year.